Male CoupleKitagawa Utamaro · 1802
Ukiyo-e
1802
Kitagawa Utamaro (1753 – 1806)
Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was a master of Ukiyo-e, renowned for his exquisite 'bijin ōkubi-e' portraits & nature studies. Explore his art that inspired Impressionists!
About this artwork
- Title: Male Couple
- Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
- Year: 1802
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: ukiyo-e conventions, utamaro's portrait series
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: japanese art, ukiyo-e print, dark blue colors
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Topics: woodblock print, japanese art, ukiyo-e
Questions & Answers
In what year was "Male Couple" by Kitagawa Utamaro created?
"Male Couple" dates from 1802. The date places the work within Kitagawa Utamaro's career and its era.
What orientation does "Male Couple" by Kitagawa Utamaro have?
"Male Couple" by Kitagawa Utamaro has a panoramic format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.
At what age did Kitagawa Utamaro make "Male Couple"?
Kitagawa Utamaro was 49 years old when creating "Male Couple" in 1802. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1753.
How intense are the colors in "Male Couple" by Kitagawa Utamaro?
The colors in "Male Couple" by Kitagawa Utamaro have a balanced intensity.
Does "Male Couple" by Kitagawa Utamaro use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
In "Male Couple", a bold contrast is paired with a unified palette harmony.
What are the date and style of "Male Couple" by Kitagawa Utamaro?
"Male Couple" was created in 1802 as a work of the Ukiyo-e movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.
Who created "Male Couple"?
The artist behind "Male Couple" is Kitagawa Utamaro. The work is catalogued under Kitagawa Utamaro's name.